FLEET TECH II

Orange County Public Schools•Orlando, FL

About The Position

Under direction, the Fleet Tech II maximizes the operation and service life of automotive vehicles, school buses, and automotive equipment through efficient repair and maintenance. The position performs basic to intermediate mechanical service and repair on diesel- and gasoline-powered vehicles and equipment, diagnoses and analyzes vehicle problems, conducts preventive maintenance, and inspects completed work for compliance with technical specifications and safe-operation principles. Major or complex service requirements are referred to the shop garage. The role also performs related duties as directed. The work includes routine roadworthiness checks, responding to roadside breakdowns, computerized and electronic diagnostics, scheduled preventive maintenance, repairs to vehicle components and systems, road testing, regulatory school bus inspections, and accurate work-order documentation. Employees are expected to maintain specified inspection and repair completion rates and productivity standards, keep current with relevant technology, and attend supported training as needed. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and two years of progressively skilled basic-to-intermediate automotive repair experience, primarily involving diesel vehicles and equipment, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. A valid CDL Class B license with passenger endorsement is required, or must be obtained within six months of hire. A valid School Bus Inspector certificate must be obtained within twelve months of hire; both credentials must be maintained throughout employment. The work involves very heavy physical effort, including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and handling heavy objects up to 100 pounds and occasionally heavier items. Tasks may involve exposure to dirt, odors, dust, wetness, humidity, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, and toxic or poisonous agents. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Two years of basic-to-intermediate progressively skilled automotive repair experience, the majority involving service and repair of diesel-powered vehicles and equipment, or equivalent education, training, and experience.
Valid CDL Class B license with passenger endorsement, or ability to obtain it within six months of hire; must maintain it throughout employment.
Valid School Bus Inspector certificate, or ability to obtain it within twelve months of hire; must maintain it throughout employment.
Ability to diagnose, service, and repair diesel- and gasoline-powered vehicles and equipment and related mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems.
Ability to use computers, handheld electronic devices, automotive mechanic tools, and diagnostic and testing equipment.
Ability to maintain required inspection, repair documentation, and productivity standards.
Ability to exert very heavy physical effort, including lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects up to 100 pounds and occasionally heavier items.
Ability to perform work involving climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
Ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades, sounds, depth, textures, and visual details as required by tasks.
Ability to evaluate information, apply procedures and standards, interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule instructions, and exercise independent judgment.

Responsibilities

Respond to internal and external customers in a timely, accurate, courteous, and empathetic manner, representing OCPS positively.
Perform routine checks of automotive vehicles for roadworthiness and address actual or perceived unsafe operating conditions.
Respond to roadside breakdowns, diagnose and troubleshoot failures onsite, and drop drive lines when vehicles must be transported for repair.
Use computerized and electronic devices to diagnose service, replacement, and repair needs in electronically controlled engines, electrical systems, transmissions, and brakes.
Assess whether repairs can be performed onsite; complete feasible repairs or refer major and complex service requirements to the shop garage.
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, including oil, tire, and transmission-fluid changes, tune-ups, and filter and belt replacement.
Repair or replace damaged or missing parts and components, including mirrors, glass, windshields, windows, doors, and wipers.
Test vehicles for roadworthiness and route readiness, including checking air systems and valves, tire pressures and conditions, and electrical pathways.
Service and repair automotive components and devices, including mufflers, hoses, starters, brakes, tires, points, plugs, radiators, cylinders, rotors, horns, and wheelchair lifts.
Diagnose, repair, or replace electrical and electronic lighting and control systems, cooling systems, transmissions, and starting and charging systems.
Road-test vehicles to assess repair effectiveness and conduct a final inspection before releasing completed work.
Perform regulatory school bus inspections while maintaining no more than a 10% return or incomplete rate.
Use standard automotive mechanic tools and specialized diagnostic and testing equipment.
Accurately process and maintain work orders and other documentation concerning diagnoses, repairs and services, and parts and supplies used, maintaining no more than a 5% returned or incomplete rate on vehicle repairs.
Maintain at least a 65% productivity rate, as determined by work orders, and no more than 20% above individual repair times based on industry-standard labor-time guides.
Keep current with job-appropriate technology used by OCPS and attend district-supported training to maintain required skills.
Maintain timely and accurate information as part of job responsibilities.
Perform related duties as directed.